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Pioneer is a company that specializes in utilizing artificial intelligence to assist businesses in securing grants, contracts, loans, and tax credits. Its AI-powered platform streamlines the application process by generating drafts and enhancing the volume of applications submitted. By providing secure access to government incentives from various federal, state, and local databases, Pioneer enables climate technology companies to concentrate on their primary operations while effectively tapping into non-dilutive funding opportunities. With a team of experts, Pioneer aims to optimize the grant-seeking process, making it more efficient for its clients.

Cascade Biocatalysts creates productive enzymes for economical biomanufacturing of sustainable chemicals.

Alga Biosciences specializes in developing feed additives aimed at reducing agricultural methane emissions produced by cattle. Utilizing biochemistry, the company offers natural red seaweed and other feed additives that effectively mitigate enteric methane emissions in beef cattle and dairy cows. This innovative approach not only helps farmers reduce costs associated with livestock management but also contributes to broader environmental efforts to combat climate change and slow global warming. By targeting methane emissions at the source, Alga Biosciences plays a significant role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

DTE Materials is a materials science startup focused on transforming forest debris and agricultural residues into usable bioaggregates for the construction sector and other industrial applications. The company's flagship product, the StoneFiber panel, serves as a sustainable alternative to traditional sand and rock aggregates in cementitious matrices, resulting in insulating, fireproof, and low embodied carbon building materials. DTE Materials leverages its patented ClearWash process to tap into the potential of a fiber economy by repurposing previously discarded waste. The company's products provide thermal and acoustic insulation while being fire-resistant, crack-resistant, and resistant to mold and mildew. DTE Materials is currently scaling up the manufacturing of its prototypes and is expected to release its official ASTM certified specification sheet by the third quarter of 2023.